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Women's World Cup could come to LA in 2031
Representatives of Mexico, Jamaica, Costa Rica, and the U.S. Soccer hold up jerseys as they announce the four countries hosting the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2031 Bid Announcement.
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The World Cup is coming to Los Angeles in 2026. Could the Women's World Cup come here too?
On Friday, FIFA released the bid books for the 2031 Women’s World Cup.
The U.S. Soccer Federation submitted a joint bid with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica. It was the only bid that made the deadline.
If approved, several cities across the four countries would host the global football tournament.
Forty venues in the U.S. have been proposed as potential sites for the 2031 Cup, with some right here in Southern California.
Football’s coming back?
Four Los Angeles stadiums are part of the bid.
- Rose Bowl
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson
- SoFi Stadium in Inglewood
Show me the money
The bid projected that the 2031 tournament would bring in $4 billion in total revenue — four times more than $1 billion projected from the upcoming 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Organizers expect to generate revenue from six main sources, including ticket revenues, hospitality, concessions, fan festivals, broadcast and marketing opportunities.
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Ticket prices are projected to start at $35 for the opening round, and between $120 and $600 for later matches
Wait and see
FIFA is expected to formally confirm the bid at their next congress on April 30 in Vancouver.
The evaluation process will focus on, according to FIFA, “the event vision and key metrics, infrastructure, services, commercial considerations, and sustainability and human rights.”
The venues where games will be held won't be decided for at least a few more years.
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